Chapter 46: Homecoming Part I
We succeeded in making it into town unsuspected by anybody, and planned our next move in an inn.
We were already in the Formet Barony, but the particular part of town felt unfamiliar.
The town was needlessly huge with the buildings here and there, and it had an overall idyllic atmosphere. There were not many soldiers guarding the town, and most of the residents we spotted seemed to be either farmers or merchants.
Never would they have imagined that an undead, widely known as the enemy of mankind, would ever trespass into their town. I suppose it is a sign of peace. Perhaps they have grown a little too complacent with their peaceful life.
I intended to meet my family alone. The one I am to meet is not just the Lord of the land but also nobility. He is certain to have people guarding him, and I did not want to show Senri my weak side.
Naturally, as soon as we arrived here, she could have inquired about my station in previous life, if she had so wished. I had a total of seven siblings (although I had no older sister), and I am probably the only one to have passed recently.
It is not my intention to hide my last name from previous life. I suppose the information would not cause me any trouble, as the Lord, the only one who held absolute control over me is no more.
The reason I still go by the name of End is due to a sort of gratitude I feel towards the Lord, and because there is the possibility that Epée or the Vampire Hunters might target my family should they happen to discover my family name. Although it would be a futile attempt. I do not really care if my family were to be taken hostage. At most, I would find it a little off-putting.
My body matured when I evolved into a lesser vampire. I shot up a bit in height and had also developed some muscles, but my face remained the same. My parents… should be able to recognize me. In the event that they do not, I shall cross that bridge when I get to it.